1.8M views · 21K reactions | #OnThisDay 1985: Live Aid began in Wembley Stadium. | BBC Archive | Facebook

July 13th 1985 - John F. Kennedy Stadium, Philadelphia 40 years ago - The Cars performing at Live Aid in front of 100,000 people in the John F. Kennedy Stadium, Philadelphia USA on the 13th July, 1985. The event was organised by Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for the Ethiopian famine disaster. Broadcast across the world via one of the largest satellite link-ups of all time, the concerts were seen by around 40% of the global population. Live Aid was held simultaneously at Wembley Sta

3.2M views · 162K reactions | It’s the 35th anniversary of Live Aid today! Re-live Queen’s iconic set at the greatest concert of all time with all of their performances in Live Aid’s new ‘The 80s in 100 Minutes’ YouTube playlist, featuring a new intro by Bob Geldof. Watch here: https://liveaid.lnk.to/80sin100Mins  | Queen | Facebook